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17. Jun 2016
BOGEN - Solid and Always Reliable!
I have owned one of these Bogen tripods since the early 1980s. They are professional units -solid, incredibly durable and best of all nicely machined.
PROs:
1) Tube construction
2) Twist locks for legs (far more reliable than 'snap' type levers)
3) Center struts to minimize vibration, etc.
-This is GREAT as it allows you to attach a weight bag to either the legs OR to the struts when you need extra
stability or vibration control (example: high wind)
4) Well machined parts (the column rises and lowers with incredible smoothness)
5) The head swivels and tilts so smoothly that it almost makes a fluid video head unnecessary.
6) Camera platform size allows for a REAL (aluminum or magnesium) Quick Release Plate
-such a combination of tripod and Quick Release device MUST be solid and rigid enough to make accurate
adjustments as well as to protect expensive DSLRs and Video Cameras when in vertical or horizontal position.
7) Has a 1/4" threaded stud at the bottom of the column to attach the tripod head for Eye Level photos, etc.
CONs:
1) Heavier than currently available tripods (on the 'plus' side, this also contributes to its stability)
2) Bright anodized aluminum (in a studio environment, this may show in reflections of polished surfaces)
I bought this one as a spare. I had tried out several of the tripods that are currently available and almost all of them are poorly designed (does a tripod REALLY need a carrying handle?), poorly assembled and use inferior materials.
Tripods that are truly 'professional' grade ARE) well made (for the most part) but they are also pricey.
If this Bogen 3030 were manufactured today, it would probably be priced around $250-300 USD.
It is a heck of a deal and if you are in need of a solid tripod that you can feel confident about mounting your photo or video gear on, this is an excellent choice!